How loud is the humidifier? I want to get one for my desk at work.
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Very quiet - you won't even know it is running. I use it in my car for long trips & in my house on very dry days. I won't suggest it for a home unless you have small rooms ( 12X 12). I love it. It works perfectly for me. I can't sleep with background noise & I don't hear this at all.
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I'm using it at work at the moment -if you have your own office and can close the door, it's fine (or even if you can't close the door, probably fine). If in a cubicle setting, your immediate neighbors will likely hear it and want to know what cool new gadget you have. But it's not a bothersome sound - just a low rumbling.
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I have tried several humidifiers as well. This one is by far the best. It's not silent but I don't believe it's overbearing either. Nice big tank for less filling.
2186435
It is very, very loud. I can't use mine in the office as I had intended because it disturbs others.
2059201
Not a problem. Happy to help :) I do absolutely love this humidifier tho. Must buy.
749566
It isnt extremely noisy but after a lot of use it starts to get louder. I wouldn't use it at the office because it gives off a whirling sound that some people find annoying. I like to use it at home when I'm watching tv where the only people around who I can bother are my roommates. Try it out though and see if anyone has a problem with it.
746206
Unfortunately, while this is a decent humidifier, what you mentioned is an annoying problem with it. I have bought two and have the same problem.
2267861
It's very quiet. I've had it in my office for several years now and have had no problems.
722886
This is a cool mist humidifier. On the instructions it explains about not letting it run completely out of water as it would hurt/burn out the motor. Its made to run with water in it, not without. As for the noise you are looking for, this product doesn't make any noise with water. If I were you I'd look into a noise machine or an actual fan if you are looking for the fan type of noise. This would not be the product for you.
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Hi Shaka, the sound is audible, I usually put the unit in another room or the laundry room. After a while you get use to it... I'm just waiting for the end results of what I'm dehydrating. I should say this is an excellent machine I love it, I'm very glad I purchase it. Happy Holidays.
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On the lower setting the fan is reasonable for an office (mine is used at work). It would be noticed only as white noise in my opinion. On high it is louder.
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As best as I can say on a scale from 1-10, I give the noise factor a 2 1/2 to 3. The noise factor is somewhat minimal. I really don't think you will have an office problem, but I do know you will love this heater. It also doubles as a regular fan, which is so cool! I ran it all night for all of last winter and it did not hinder my sleeping at all!! I love this product!! I recommend you get it, I hope this helps.
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It's the quietest model I've found, although you can still hear a slight buzz from it. I don't find it annoying but there is some noise. We have it in our office and it doesn't disturb me while working.
1983285
It makes about the same as any other humidifier I've had. Gentle white noise.
1382466
I personal don't think its loud, its kind of a mumm.... I am very satisfied with is unit, does a good job.
574560
It's not quiet. I used a sound level meter to compare it to a couple other units and it's literally 10-20 times louder. The sound it makes is also particularly annoying.
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Katrin, the unit is very silent. It doesn't have the noisey fan like a wet spong humidifier. I don't have a DB rating but it is easy to sleep with.